Halloween Candy Buyback

Did your kiddos scoop up a TON of candy this past weekend? Are you thinking, "I'm glad they had fun, but seriously.... what am I going to do with ALL this?"

Here is a FANTASTIC solution to your problem!

Many dental offices nationwide are participating in a Candy Buyback Program.

Here's how it works:

1. Take your kid's unwanted candy stash to a local participating dental office

2. They will pay your child $1.00 per pound of candy they turn in.

3. The Dental offices will then send your unwanted candy to our troops who are serving overseas! It's a win-win situation!




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National Cookie and Book Month!

October is National Book Month and National Cookie Month!

2 of my FAVORITE things!


To celebrate, The Great American Cookie Company will give you 1 free cookie of your choice for every new or gently used book you donate at participating stores.
(Limit of 1 Cookie per person per day!)

These books will then be donated to local libraries or charities for someone else to enjoy.

hot, Hot, HOT Kraft Coupon! $5.00 off 5.

Here is a HOT Kraft Coupon!

$5.00 off the purchase of any 5 Kraft Cheese or Dairy Products

Pair this with a sale, and you've got yourself a deal! To make it even better, when you use the coupon at your local retailer, Kraft will donate 5 meals to Feeding America!

Sandi's Fight For Life: UPDATE

Sonya over at Belly Charms has asked that we share this link with you. Her sister, Sandi just began her first IV chemo treatments to combat a brain tumor. Chemo is a struggle, and Sandi had a very difficult night. Please keep Sandi in your prayers as her battle is constant.

For the next 5 days, Sandi's Fight For Life Wristbands will be $5.00. The proceeds go directly to Sandi to aid in alleviating some of her financial stress, and this is the perfect time to boost Sandi's spirits.

You can purchase a wristband here!

To learn more about Sandi's story check out this post I featured recently, or read about Sandi's Fight.

Share this with your friends, post it on your blog, and say a prayer!

Belly Charms for a Good Cause!

I wanted to take this opportunity to tell you about a story that really touched my heart recently.

After speaking with Sonya from Belly Charms, I came to learn about her beautiful jewelry collection called Affirmation and Inspiration-Sandi's Fight.

All of the proceeds from this line go directly to her sister, Sandi, and her family to benefit Sandi's Fight For Life.

Here's a little bit of Sandi's story:

In 1995, as a college freshman, Sandi was involved in an automotive accident which left her with a Traumatic Brain Injury. After spending 2 long weeks in a coma, she made a remarkable recovery with the help of nearly a year of intense therapy and rehabilitation to teach her how to do the basics all over again. Following her accident, Sandi went on to graduate college with honors.

Jumping to 2010,

Sandi is 33 years old and happily married to her husband, JJ, for a little over 3 years. She now has a Master's Degree in professional counseling and works as a mental health counselor with at risk teens and their families. In late April, Sandi begins to experience sharp pains in her head accompanied by unusual "whooshing" sounds. On April 30th, after driving home from work, Sandi got out of her car and quickly realized her left leg was barely functioning. She immediately knew something was wrong, and contacted her physician.

Her physician ordered a CT scan which would reveal a lemon-sized tumor in Sandi's brain. On May 6, 2010, Sandi underwent surgery to remove as much of the tumor as possible. The surgeon informed the family later that afternoon that the tumor appeared malignant and he would be sending it to a leading hospital for confirmation.

After 2 painstakingly long weeks, the results of the tumor were in, and the first words out of the doctor's mouth were directed towards Sandi, "You are now fighting for your life." The tumor was malignant, and the battle had just begun.

Currently, according to Sandi's blog, the doctors are optimistic about her prognosis which is a blessing in itself. She undergoes multiple radiation sessions weekly, and the financial burden is enormous. Despite having health insurance, she is no longer able to work and the co-pays themselves add up quickly!

Her sister, Sonya, in an effort to help with the financial aspects, began offering the Affirmation and Inspiration line in her online jewelry boutique, Belly Charms. This line is filled with absolutely beautiful pieces including bracelets, necklaces, and silicone wristbands. The sheer idea that they will help relieve some of Sandi's financial burdens in this stressful time makes them beautiful on an entirely different level. I encourage you to consider adding a piece from Sonya's line to your accessories, giving them as gifts for friends, or simply sending a donation. Anything helps, and each and every thought, prayer, and donation are appreciated beyond belief.

To learn more about Sandi's story and make a donation.

To Purchase from Belly Charms.

Slideshow: Sandi's Fight for Life

Expired Coupons for Military Families

Do you have piles of expired coupons that you toss out every month?

What if I told you about an expired coupon program which benefits military families overseas?

That's right! There is a way to help the families who sacrifice for our freedom daily while eliminating your stacks of expired coupons. For the past year, I have been an active participant with Overseas Coupon Program (OCP). This is a wonderful program dedicated to passing on our expired savings opportunities in the form of coupons to military families living on overseas bases.

Did you know...

• Military families can use coupons up to 6 months past their printed expiration dates?



• Overseas Military Commissaries (Grocery stores) and PX (Department Stores) offer many of the same products we purchase in the states?
  
  
• Our simple gift of what would normally be trash is crucial to the livelihood of many military families?

OCP's website gives detailed instructions on where to begin and how you can help. You are given the opportunity to adopt a base from their list of available bases. Then, you or a group of friends, family, church members, etc. compile all of your expired coupons, divide and total them up, and mail them.

I encourage everyone to take this extra step while couponing.

The best part of saving is realizing your ability to give back.